Intensifying hostilities in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo involving the non-state armed group M23 have caused further mass displacement in the mineral-rich region, with fears that the regional capital Goma could come under attack, UN agencies warned on Friday.…
Enugu State Approves Groundbreaking Climate Policy and Action Plan
The Enugu State Executive Council has officially approved the Enugu State Climate Policy and Action Plan (ESCPAP), marking a significant step toward sustainable development and climate resilience. This is contained in a statement by Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, Senior Policy Adviser…
Battery Materials and Solutions Provider COBCO Takes a Major Step Forward with the Commissioning of its First Batch of Precursor Cathode Active Materials (PCAM) Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NMC) Production Lines in Morocco
COBCO, a leading provider of battery materials solutions for Europe and North America, is proud to announce the commissioning of its first batch of NMC PCAM production lines at Jorf Lasfar, Morocco. This milestone represents an important step in COBCO’s…
Lagos Residents Can Challenge Arbitrary Rent Hikes – Omotoso
Reprieve is is now available for tenants in Lagos State, especially domestic residents, to combat the arbitrary rent hikes by landlords and estate agents across the state. This was disclosed at a Joint Media and Citizens Engagement forum held earlier…
World Food Programme (WFP) to Deliver 48,000 Tons of Maize to Malawi with World Bank Funding
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Malawi have signed an agreement to import 48,000 metric tons of maize, valued at US$ 35 million and funded by the World Bank Group, to help food-insecure communities affected…
US $910 Million Needed To Support Humanitarian Efforts in North-East Nigeria in 2025 – United Nations
Given declining global funding for humanitarian efforts, the 2025 Nigeria HNRP aims at strengthening efficiency in the delivery of aid A total of just over US$ 910 million is required to respond to the humanitarian needs of 3.6 million people…
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Renewable Energy Solutions for Africa (RES4Africa) Conclude Training for Eritrean Renewable Energy Professionals
ECA announces the conclusion of the training program held in Eritrea jointly organized with the Res4Africa Foundation and in partnership with the Eritrean Ministry of Energy and Mines and supported by Strathmore University underscoring a shared commitment to sustainable energy…
Africa’s Power Revolution: Mission 300 to Light up Continent’s Future
The initiative, dubbed ‘Mission 300’ (M300), represents an unprecedented collaboration between the African Development Bank and the World Bank Group, alongside other global partners In a continent where millions of homes are still shrouded in darkness each night, a groundbreaking…
SC Ventures and Yabx, a Tech Mahindra Group Company, invest $10 Million to setup Furaha and Expand Access to Purpose-driven Financing in Africa
SC Ventures ($7m) and Yabx (Technology Transfer), a Tech Mahindra Group company, invest $10 Million to setup Furaha and expand access to purpose-driven financing in Africa SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm, and Yabx Technologies (Netherlands)…
Algeria’s Bid Round Paves Way for $50B Hydrocarbon Investment Drive
As part of a five-year licensing strategy, Algeria’s ongoing bid round aims to drive significant upstream investment and will be highlighted at the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris this May Algeria is set to invigorate its hydrocarbon sector…